Tag: Admissions
The successful implementation of several key recruitment tactics, data-driven decision making, collaborative efforts with Academic Affairs, increased strategic marketing led by University Relations and early planning have resulted in more than 18,000 freshman applications for fall 2013 recruitment to date. In the enrollment management “funnel” – where the top of the funnel represents all prospective...
While the NIU campus buzzes with the activity of helping students learn today so they can lead tomorrow, many faculty and staff are busy preparing for the fall 2013 incoming class. On Saturday, Feb. 2, the university’s largest-ever Admitted Student Day welcomed almost 400 admitted students (and more than 1,300 people overall) to campus to...
Students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at a four-year university have a good reason to look forward to Fridays at Northern Illinois University. NIU will roll out the red carpet to all prospective and admitted transfer students Friday, Feb. 8, and Friday, March 22, in celebration of TGIF: “Transfers Get Information Friday.” Joining the...
Northern Illinois University’s new residential complex opened this fall to rave reviews. Next fall, the new NIU Outdoor Recreational Sports Complex and Chessick Practice Center and two newly renovated residence halls – Gilbert Hall and Grant North D Tower – will come online. With that in mind, Northern Illinois University invites prospective students to see “the new...
NIU’s Office of Admissions invites volunteers from the university community to assist Thursday, Oct. 4, with Discover NIU Day. This invitation-only event is directed to seniors enrolled in the high schools that comprise the DeKalb County school system: DeKalb, Genoa-Kingston, Hinckley-Big Rock, Kaneland, Sandwich, Somonauk and Sycamore. The purpose of the event is to show...
For those with college in their future, Northern Illinois University will host an undergraduate admissions information session at the NIU Naperville Education and Conference Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25. Kimberley Buster-Williams, director of admissions at NIU, says this is a tremendous opportunity for students considering enrolling in a quality, major comprehensive...
The college a student chooses to attend should reflect that student’s goals and aspirations as well as personality. With that in mind, Northern Illinois University is hosting an open house Thursday, July 26, to help prospective freshmen and transfer students find the right fit. “The open house is a perfect opportunity to explore not only...
The players for the Joliet Slammers and Windy City Thunderbolts aren’t the only ones providing fireworks at Joliet’s Silver Cross Field Friday night at 7:05 p.m. That’s because Northern Illinois University is sponsoring the July 20 fireworks night as part of its season-long partnership with the Slammers. “Will County is an important area in our...
“Anticipation,” sang Carly Simon, “is keeping me waiting.” “The waiting,” sang Tom Petty, “is the hardest part.” So why wait? Future NIU Huskies can take the next steps to enrollment during On-the-Spot Decision Day, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 31. Chuck Walz, associate director of Recruitment and Operations in Admissions, recommends...
Northern Illinois University and the Rockford RiverHawks are helping wrap up stateline area baseball fans in summertime fun. NIU is the official sponsor of RiverHawks Fleece Blanket Night when Rockford hosts the Evansville Otters at 7:05 p.m. Friday, June 29. The first 1,000 fans through the gate at RiverHawks Stadium will receive a free fleece...
A guided excursion of the NIU campus is now only a web click away. NIU’s Web Communications department, in collaboration with Enrollment Management and Admissions, launched a virtual tour Monday, June 18, complete with a friendly escort, panoramic images, videos, photos and an interactive map. The university’s Facebook page also offers an app that provides...
Every Tuesday at Northern Illinois University is a special day for students ready to complete their bachelor’s degrees at a four-year university. Transfer Tuesdays at NIU offer prospective students a great opportunity to learn about the NIU community, the transfer admission process and transfer student resources. Joining the “Huskie Nation” comes complete with courses taught...
